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Get ready to soar into spring! Join for high-flying entertainment at Springfest on April 5 and 6, at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!
This year, Great American Kites is bringing their record-breaking giant and colorful kites to paint the sky. Plus, we will have live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun.
Get ready to soar into spring! Join for high-flying entertainment at Springfest on March 28 and 29 at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day! Once again, Great American Kites is bringing their record-breaking giant and colorful kites to paint the sky. Plus, we will have live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun.
Heartwood Preserve is partnering with Collective Church to host the 5th annual Eggstravaganza. 30,000 eggs will be distributed across multiple egg hunts for various age groups (ages 12 & under). The egg hunts will be at staggered times starting at 1:00pm. There will also be bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, a fire truck and police car, and a variety of food trucks. This is a free event, but please bring money for the food trucks.
Get a jump start on your garden by picking up and swapping seeds with other local gardeners.
The ultimate behind-the-scenes Bemis experience! Go beyond the galleries to discover Bemis’s upper floors, where you can visit with artists-in-residence to see their studios and view their works in progress. Explore Artists' Studios, All-ages art activity, VOLUMES Performance with Phill Smith
Over 10,000 Easter Eggs stuffed with toys and candy, 3 different age groups, free pictures with the easter bunny or a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
Looking for a unique way to enjoy your latest audiobook and meet fellow crafters? The Audiobook Crafting Club invites you to bring your audiobook, headphones and current project—whether it's knitting, crocheting, drawing, or something else—and settle in for a relaxed session of crafting and listening. This low-key, social-but-solo club is the perfect way to make progress on your projects, immerse yourself in a good story, and enjoy the quiet company of others doing the same. It's an ideal club for anyone who wants to craft more, read more, and casually build community.
Get ready to pucker up and party at the 3rd Annual Midtown Pickle Party, back by wildly popular demand! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 28 from 3 to 6 PM at Midtown Crossing, where pickle lovers of every kind can enjoy creative pickle‑themed drinks, eats and fun. This neighborhood all-things-pickle pub crawl is bigger, bolder, and crunchier than ever, packed with pickle‑icious surprises around every corner. Come for the pickles, stay for the party!
Volleyball: LOVB Nebraska vs. LOVB Salt Lake
Hop Into Play for a spring-inspired play night featuring a hop-style obstacle course on the turf and open-flow participation for kids of all ages. Join anytime during the event and enjoy light seasonal décor throughout the park. Members: Free | Nonmembers: Regular admission applies
Get ready for a wild night filled with fun and discovery! Designed for children ages 5 to 12, Kids Night Out invites young explorers to connect with wildlife in exciting new ways after hours at the Zoo. Led by trained educators, each themed evening includes hands-on activities, up-close animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, a movie, pizza, snacks, and much more. Drop-off starts at 5 p.m. and pickup is at 9 p.m. Registration is $50 per child.
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films! Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
Live Improv Happening Now! Long form improv from Omaha's best improvisors.
From 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, keep your eyes open as the Easter Bunny “hops” around Village Pointe spreading springtime cheer. Shoppers are encouraged to snap a photo, say hello, and share in the fun as he makes his way throughout the center.
Join for the Palm Sunday service at 10 AM and stick around for the EGGSTRAVAGANZA! After worship on March 29th, we’re celebrating with a fun-filled event for all ages, featuring crafts, games, live bunnies, and an exciting Easter egg hunt! This event is open to everyone in our community, so bring your friends, family, and a basket for the eggs—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Hop into spring with The RiverFront's Eggcellent Adventure! Visit with local community partners throughout Gene Leahy Mall. Enjoy spring themed activities such as face painting, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and more!
Operation: Easter Egg Hunt is your mission for a fun-filled afternoon at the museum. Families are invited to explore the galleries as children search for hidden eggs placed throughout designated areas, creating an exciting adventure inside one of the most unique settings around.
Eggs, Candy & Trinkets, oh my! You belong at this all-ages Easter celebration. Join for worship at 10:50am, followed immediately by a fellowship meal for everyone who attends the service. They’ll be sharing a brunch-style potluck featuring breakfast favorites for lunch, so come hungry and ready for good food and good company around the table. During the meal, our youth will be out on the front lawn hiding eggs in preparation for our big Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00pm.
Bring life to your garden by stopping by our seed giveaway with the Papillion Butterfly Garden Committee! All are welcome to collect seed packets for flowers, vegetables, and/or herbs. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions.
Join for a fun-filled afternoon at their Elkhorn clinic on Sunday, March 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM! This FREE community event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Easter Egg Hunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Born from the creative spark of four passionate Generation X creators, GenX Takeover celebrates their generation’s pride and good times through hilarious standup and live tours all across the US. The vibrant voices in GenX Takeover include The Real Slim Sherri, Jon Wellington (The Dadbod Veteran, DBV), Nick Harrison (The Professor), and Kelly Manno, your best friend in your head.
Create mazes and obstacles for Hexbugs! For kids in grades kindergarten through 6th grade.
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Hop into spring with the Eggstravaganza celebration! Families are invited to enjoy a special storytime filled with seasonal tales, followed by fun crafts and tasty treats. Be sure to bring a bag or basket to hold all your goodies! All treats and activities are while supplies last.
Get fit with fun as the Amazing Athletes guide you through a variety of active activities. Then, nurture your muscles and your mind with a healthy snack and a fun craft activity!
Homeschool Only Program. Get creative as you design a putt-putt course as a team. Then play the course and have fun!
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Give your favorite stories some sparkle! In this creative program use colorful gems and rhinestones to decorate dazzling book covers. Add a little shimmer and personality to your books while exploring your artistic side. Feel free to bring your own book or use one of ours! All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! This is a free event for Adults 19+. Registration is required.
Join us at The RiverFront for an educational storywalk all about Earth Day. Enjoy a serene walk through nature as visitors can read about Nebraska resources and wildlife, The RiverFront sustainability, and more! Visit the Discovery Playground to learn more!
Download the scavenger hunt and go out and search for science. Ten quests await you – no matter where you live in Nebraska. You have all month long, April 1-30, to complete these tasks. Tag us on social media or email us and share your completed hunt!
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur – to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don’t forget to stop by their “Brain Games” wall.
6 and Under. Join for an exciting egg hunt, then stay for crafts and toddler gym time!
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Hop into spring with the Eggstravaganza celebration! Families are invited to enjoy a special storytime filled with seasonal tales, followed by fun crafts, tasty treats, and open gym in the Community Center. Be sure to bring a bag or basket to hold all your goodies! All treats and activities are while supplies last.
Create stunning wax-painted eggs using Craypens and crayons. This event is open to patrons in the 6th-12th grades while supplies last.
Join Nebraska Extension as they share how planting pollinators can beautify your yard and support wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll leave inspired with practical tips to bring this eco-friendly gardening practice to your home. This is a free event for adults 19+ . Registration is required.
Hold a wishing stone. Feels its presence. Ask yourself, what would I like to wish for today? Focus your energy into creating your own magical piece of art to carry into the summer. We will be using watercolor pencils for control and liquid watercolor to let go. Feel the stillness when you set your intentions in “stone” (well, a painting of a stone). All materials included Location: Arrival Plaza at The RiverFront Park. The workshop will take place near the entrance of the Kiewit Luminarium
Mark your calendar on April 3 for a super fun Meet the Easter Bunny event! From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, families can enjoy meet-and-greet fun with the bunny, surprise mystery eggs, open play and everything is included with regular $17 admission—no extra fees!
Free In-Store Kids Workshops. Join at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
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